UPDATE: After a thorough search of the school property, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department said nothing suspicious was found. The schools will be school returning to normal movement on campus. Although school activities have returned to normal, this remains an ongoing investigation.
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The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department would like to extend its appreciation to our law enforcement partners who assisted in bringing this incident to a quick and safe resolution.
Authorities are dealing with a bomb threat at Northwest Rankin High School Friday morning.
At 9:14am, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department was notified about a electronic bomb threat at the school.
Multiple local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies have responded to the school in order to begin the on-scene investigation. The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is our number one priority and because of this Northwest Rankin High, Northwest Rankin Middle, and Northwest Rankin Elementary Schools are currently under controlled movement as a precaution.
The sheriff’s office is working in partnership with the Rankin County School District and our law enforcement partners to resolve this situation quickly and safely.
